Tramways in Wrocław
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The tramways in Wrocław form one of the oldest tram systems in Poland
. The tram system is operated by MPK Wrocław (Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z o.o. we Wrocławiu). The system consists of 23 lines with a total length of lines of 258.2 kilometres (160.4 mi). There are six depots and 20 loops. The system uses standard gauge
(the spacing between the rails is ).
, Protram 204 WrAs
, Protram 205 WrAs
, and Škoda 16 T
. The 105N type wagons are subjected to various upgrades (and after the upgrade they are marked 105NWr).
In the period from 1991–2004, no new trams were bought; only repairs and upgrades of models Konstal 105N and Konstal 105Na were performed. During 2005–2008, six 2-wagon Protram 204 WrAs and ten low-floor Protram 205 WrAs vechicles were bought, all produced by RMT Protram Wrocław. From December 2006 to November 2007, seventeen low-floor wagons Škoda 16 T were acquired.
normal lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 24, 32PLUS, 33PLUS
periodic lines: 70
Tram lines 0L, 0P are currently not running because of street repairs.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
. The tram system is operated by MPK Wrocław (Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z o.o. we Wrocławiu). The system consists of 23 lines with a total length of lines of 258.2 kilometres (160.4 mi). There are six depots and 20 loops. The system uses standard gauge
Standard gauge
The standard gauge is a widely-used track gauge . Approximately 60% of the world's existing railway lines are built to this gauge...
(the spacing between the rails is ).
Types of vehicles
Currently four types of trams are operating in Wrocław: Konstal 105NaKonstal 105Na
The Konstal 105Na are a class of Polish trams manufactured from 1979 to 1992 in workshops Konstal Chorzow, Poland. The narrow-gauge version is designed as 805Na...
, Protram 204 WrAs
Protram 204 WrAs
The Protram 204 WrAs is a tram produced by the Polish company Remonty i Modernizacja Tramwajów Protram Wrocław Sp. z o.o..-Utilization:...
, Protram 205 WrAs
Protram 205 WrAs
The Protram 205 WrAs is a Polish partial low-floor, articulated tram produced by the company Protram.-Utilization:The trams of this type are currently used in Wrocław Poland. The first tram of this type was delivered to MPK Wrocław in December 2006. Currently there are 22 205 WrAs trams in operation....
, and Škoda 16 T
Škoda 16 T
The Škoda 16 T is a five carbody section low-floor uni-directional tram, developed by Škoda for Wrocław.The vehicle was designed by Porsche Design Group. The 16 T has six axles, and the low-floor area represents 65 % of the entire vehicle floor. It is based on the Škoda 05 T.- Production :As of...
. The 105N type wagons are subjected to various upgrades (and after the upgrade they are marked 105NWr).
In the period from 1991–2004, no new trams were bought; only repairs and upgrades of models Konstal 105N and Konstal 105Na were performed. During 2005–2008, six 2-wagon Protram 204 WrAs and ten low-floor Protram 205 WrAs vechicles were bought, all produced by RMT Protram Wrocław. From December 2006 to November 2007, seventeen low-floor wagons Škoda 16 T were acquired.
| Photo | Type | Production | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konstal 105Na Konstal 105Na The Konstal 105Na are a class of Polish trams manufactured from 1979 to 1992 in workshops Konstal Chorzow, Poland. The narrow-gauge version is designed as 805Na... |
1979–1992 | 196 | |
| Konstal 105NWr Konstal 105NWr Konstal 105NWr is a Polish tram resulting from the modernization of the tram Konstal 105Na by Protram plants.- Building :In the process of modernization many things were upgraded for example the tram received new doors and new front and rear plastic walls with rectangular headlights... |
2004 | 164 | |
| Protram 204 WrAs Protram 204 WrAs The Protram 204 WrAs is a tram produced by the Polish company Remonty i Modernizacja Tramwajów Protram Wrocław Sp. z o.o..-Utilization:... |
2004–2008 | 12 | |
| Protram 205 WrAs Protram 205 WrAs The Protram 205 WrAs is a Polish partial low-floor, articulated tram produced by the company Protram.-Utilization:The trams of this type are currently used in Wrocław Poland. The first tram of this type was delivered to MPK Wrocław in December 2006. Currently there are 22 205 WrAs trams in operation.... |
2006–2010 | 13 | |
| Škoda 16 T Škoda 16 T The Škoda 16 T is a five carbody section low-floor uni-directional tram, developed by Škoda for Wrocław.The vehicle was designed by Porsche Design Group. The 16 T has six axles, and the low-floor area represents 65 % of the entire vehicle floor. It is based on the Škoda 05 T.- Production :As of... |
2006 | 17 | |
| Škoda 19 T Škoda 19 T The Škoda 19 T is a five carbody section low-floor bi-directional tram, developed by Škoda for Wrocław.The tram is not going to be different from currently used Škoda 16 T trams, except for the fact that it will have two driver's cabins and doors on both sides of the tram... |
2010–present | 4 (31) |
List of lines
Since 24 September 2011normal lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 24, 32PLUS, 33PLUS
periodic lines: 70
Tram lines 0L, 0P are currently not running because of street repairs.